Shloka 6.5.38

सेनानिवेशः रामविलापश्च (Encampment on the Northern Shore; Rama’s Lament and Sandhyā)

Devanagari script

सातुनीलेनविधिवत्स्वारक्षासुसमाहिता ।सागरस्योत्तरेतीरेसाधुसेनानिवेशिता ।।6.5.1।।

Transliteration

sā tu nīlena vidhivat svārakṣāsu samāhitā | sāgarasya uttare tīre sādhu senā niveśitā ||

Translation

Under Nīla’s guidance, the army was duly arrayed, with its own guards set in place, and it was properly encamped on the ocean’s northern shore.

Context

Nila settled the army successfully by making them reside on the northern shore of the sea, as per tradition.

Characters & Entities

• Nīla
• sāgara (the ocean)
• uttara-tīra (northern shore)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Duty is fulfilled through organized stewardship—protecting one’s people and maintaining discipline even before battle begins.

What is the narrative situation?

The army’s camp is established at the ocean’s edge, indicating a strategic halt and preparation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protectiveness joined with method (security plus procedure).